Report animal husbandry to the Department of Animal Health
Notification of the keeping of livestock or certain pets to the Veterinary Office in accordance with the Livestock Movement Ordinance and animal disease control laws.
Wo wohnen Sie?
Damit wir Report animal husbandry to the Department of Animal Health mit dem zuständigen Veterinäramt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für Report animal husbandry to the Department of Animal Health.
Quick answer
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Documents you need
Identification card or passport
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
In person or by post at the office
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Costs
Kostenlos
How to proceed
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Request a form from the Veterinary Office
Registration or permit form, depending on the animal species.
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Submit documents
Information on livestock, housing type, and location.
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Factory tour (if applicable)
The veterinary office can inspect the conditions of the animals' housing.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Agricultural operations and hobby farmers with herds of a certain size or larger.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 weeks
Success rate
approx. 78.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Failure to file a report – VVVO operating number not applied for
- •Changes in inventory not reported
Common reasons for rejection
- •Housing conditions do not comply with animal welfare standards
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Questions & Answers
How many animals do I need to report?▼
This depends on the species of animal and the applicable state law.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesministerium für Ernährung und Landwirtschaft
- Data quality
- 100 %